Crime & Safety
Police: Injured Raccoon Euthanized After Testing Positive for Rabies
Two dogs exposed to the raccoon were routinely quarantined.
Fairfax County Police were called to the Vienna area last week for a report of an injured raccoon.
Police investigated the call in the area of the 2200 block of Richelieu Drive, last Wednesday morning at about 7:27 a.m.
An Animal Control Officer was called for a report of an injured raccoon in a residential neighborhood.
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The officer was able to capture and euthanize the raccoon, which subsequently tested positive for rabies. Two dogs exposed to the raccoon were routinely quarantined.
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